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As my VFR1200F found itself a new owner today I wished to say farewell to all.. for now at least! Who knows I may well find myself another 7th gen at some point in the future as it’s been an absolute joy to own, but alas other prospects beckon in the meantime.. I have always found the 7th gen forum to be extremely helpful and will miss exchanging with you all. All the best, stay safe and for gawd sake keep it upright! [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Awesome news! [emoji1373] Re: ECU under the tank... Not sure mate. I’ve not had to go ECU hunting before, but I’m certain others far more knowledgable than I will confirm for you [emoji851] Where are you riding it from / to? Long journey? [emoji1694] it’s a nice n dry day for you [emoji41] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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2011 model is without a “sophisticated TC”, correct. Instead there is a rather more rudimentary electronic ‘power restriction’ fitted in standard form to 1st, 2nd (and possibly 3rd?) gears. Speed freaks will notice it I’m sure and the topic has been well covered on these forums. I’ve never felt compelled to get it removed on my bike as I’m usually already in 4th / 5th / 6th when giving it full beans. So I’ve always felt the bike is plenty fast enough in standard form for me, even in the lower gears. Do look into the reprogramming thing as Skid said, there’s a few options available if the idea of removing it interests you. At least you know there’s options anyways. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Hi Sunde, My 2011 VFR12F has been utterly bulletproof over the last 2.5yrs / 5k miles of ownership.. so granted I’m not what you would call a ‘heavy user’ but my buddy who lives across the road has had his 2011 VFR12F a lot longer and covered a lot more miles on it (including trips from the uk to Spain with pillion & full luggage). Never heard one complaint from him regards reliability or “problems”. One thing you should try to do is get the VIN for the bike and contact Honda HQ and ask them to do a check to see what warranty work or recalls have been carried out on the bike during its life. They’ll also be be able to tell you if there’s any recalls outstanding. On my bike HQ told me there had been two recalls applicable to my bike and both had been carried out; > Engine abnormal noise inspection [3EL] > Drive shaft replacement [3EF] Other than this ensure full service history is present, and use your critical eye / gut-instinct (or pay for an independent inspection if you prefer) to ensure the bike is “honest” and not hiding anything untoward (e.g. hidden crash damage or something). Can’t think of anything else... Post some piccys if you have them [emoji1360][emoji3526] Happy shopping! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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What did you do with your VFR1200 today?
RedlineDrifter replied to Skids's topic in Seventh Generation VFR's
When the time comes I will for sure give them a shout and pull the info together to decide. Thanks for sharing matey, really appreciate it [emoji1360][emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
What did you do with your VFR1200 today?
RedlineDrifter replied to Skids's topic in Seventh Generation VFR's
Thanks bud. Defo gonna give Helibars a closer look after seat retrim [emoji1360] I have read some of the threads for an ECU flash, and it is interesting me. Restrictions in first 3 gears has only ever interrupted me once over the last 2yrs of ownership (I’m clearly not giving it enough beans [emoji2371][emoji85][emoji23]) but as I’ve been lucky enough to take in a few of Germany’s derestricted roads and no doubt will do again I would like the top speed limiter removed [emoji1362][emoji2] I wonder how the costs stack in comparison. Any idea how much a reflash on the ECU would be from one of those guys? I’m thinking a PC is about £500 and having a map written + dyno runs would be £200-300? While I’m sure it’s safe I would be concerned with any “drop out” during the remote flash, unless files are copied locally and whatever is written on to the ECU can be reverted in case of confliction. I used to work for a major OE using SWDL in a past life so I have a little awareness that unexpected things can sometimes happen while updating values in onboard ECUs (and, worse case scenario, a dead ECU would a nightmare to have to sort out). Plus I was thinking it would be quite nice to retain the ability to remove the PC and recoup funds from it separately or if poss use it on another bike should I ever come to sell the VFR. That said, if a flash is half or a third of the price of a PC then perhaps I could be tempted to consider it. Something to think about for sure! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
What did you do with your VFR1200 today?
RedlineDrifter replied to Skids's topic in Seventh Generation VFR's
Cheers mate [emoji1362] Yeah the mismatched topbox in black just made the bike look a bit strange IMO. Took me far too long to get around to getting it painted but super chuffed it’s struck off the list (at long last!). Next on the list is; custom seat retrim, decat and power commander [emoji1377] Also giving serious consideration to bar risers [emoji848] ..might make for a more comfy riding position on the longer journeys. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
What did you do with your VFR1200 today?
RedlineDrifter replied to Skids's topic in Seventh Generation VFR's
...seen as I’m not likely to be touring anytime soon (thanks corona virus [emoji19]) I removed the top box hanger. Liking the look of the bike without it on TBH [emoji57][emoji1362] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
What did you do with your VFR1200 today?
RedlineDrifter replied to Skids's topic in Seventh Generation VFR's
Decided to get my luggage resprayed the other week.. the panniers were flaking paint since I got the bike 2yrs ago due to a dodgy respray earlier in their lives and the 45ltr top box was black. Now all looking much more presentable [emoji1360][emoji3526] Gotta get some rubber sticky tape to reattach the rubber backrest to the top box and it’s done. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
Toolkit suggestions for long trip?
RedlineDrifter replied to motoadam's topic in Seventh Generation VFR's
Wow! Trip looks really awesome! ...one way trip? Or if it’s a return journey will you retrace your steps and take the same roads, or maybe take an alternate route (perhaps closer to the coast) on the return? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
1x NR750 alongside the VFR12F would be enough for me. After all, I don’t wanna be seen to be too greedy eh... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Yeah +1 vote, and it’s worth noting that those schematics don’t illustrate to scale, so while they may appear the same shape some components may be larger or smaller. ...still, if it were me in your boots OP, and presented with the same info and decision, I think I would be tempted to take a leap of faith. Same brand, overlap in terms of production, a lot of cross-over for various bits n pieces / accessories, schematics for this accessory is virtually a Siamese sister.. the risk of incompatibility seems low to me. But it’s you who has to stump up the cash. Sorry if I missed it, but why are you having to consider a VFR1200X top box mount? Is the F version out of stock or somethin? Loving how quickly yours is coming on seen as you’ve only had her all of what, 5mins?! It’s looking the biz mate (tank bag aside [emoji23]). I’m guessing you’ve pulled out a map and started pencilling out a potential route by now! NC500 could be a good choice while international travel is, well, rather tricky shall we say. I was supposed to be on my way to Holland this weekend on my VFR for Moto GP Assen, which obvs ain’t happenin [emoji17] ..had days off work booked for it. Hope I get a refund on the ticket [emoji1694][emoji19] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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+1 vote re: not fuel pump [emoji1360] The sound is far more like capacitor(s) charging / discharging in an effort to maintain steady state in prep for ‘engine fire’... and that electrical feed will all be coming from the magneto. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Just spoke to my mate (and also opposite neighbour) who has a VFR12F manual himself.. he saw your video and in 2secs confirmed his bike also makes whirring noises ignition on / pre-start. He has had his bike for several years and done more than 20k miles in that time. My mate says “it’s the magneto” ...I was surprised to learn that a X-Men character was inside every VFR12F engine, but there you go, learn somethin new every day [emoji23][emoji2371] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Hmmmm... that is strange! I’ll defer to others in the group to comment here, as I’m not really too sure. My VFR is currently mothballed so I can’t even get in to give the beast a try. Biking weather returns this week coming so I’m hoping to get out for a blast. If I do I’ll video mine and we can compare. Mine is non-DCT tho, not sure if that’ll make any difference to “ignition on / pre-starting” whirring [emoji2371] Long n short tho; does she start ok? Tick over ok? Run ok? If it’s yes, yes, yes to all that then I would be surprised if the whirring is indicative of being an issue. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk